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EyeOnMarco, Friday, January 29, 2016
    News, Happenings & Opportunities
    "Enjoy Our Paradise"
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DON'T MISS OPPORTUNITIES!!!
 1.   
MARRIOTT SUPERBOWL SPECIAL:  February 7, Sunday. 
WATCH THE SUPERBOWL at the MARRIOTT with "special" Overnite pkg, includes Entry to the Big Game Football Party and Tiki Tribe for children, all the details.  Flyer. 
2.  CHARTER CLUB RENTAL. Last minute BEACHFRONT cancellation JANUARY 30th to Feb. 6th, 7 nights,  FROM OWNER offers HUGE SAVINGS. Beautiful sixth floor, CORNER WRAP AROUND BALCONY,  2 bedroom, 2 bath overlooking Marco Island's beach.  Sleeps 6 max, no pets.  REDUCED from $2,800. down to $2,100. per week; week begin and end on Saturday starting Jan 30, 2016.  Pictures and resort details available at: http://thecharterclub.hgvc.com/   Call owner 239-285-2972.
MARCO WEATHER  SEVEN (7) DAY FORCAST!!
  
Marco Tide Charts
Caxambas  Link
                 &
Big Marco Pass
              Link.     
GREAT WEATHER FOR A MOVIE!!
TENT, GARAGE, YARD & ESTATE SALES!! 
TENT SALE: 
MARCO FLORIST
JANUARY 28,29 & 30, THURS, FRI & SAT.

50-75% OFF under the tent!  178 S. Barfield Dr.  
           Link.  DON'T MISS!

GARAGE, YARD & ESTATE SALES.
1. Saturday,  9:00AM.  842 MAGNOLIA CT.  Household, clothes,tools, collectables and lots more. (Rain date Sunday, Jan.31st.)  Map.
2. Saturday, 8AM--???  29th Annual Isles of Capri Yard Sale -  75+ households participating!  Map  
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  ONLY TWO POSTED GARAGE SALES--WILL UPDATE TOMORROW!!
CITY STUFF!!!
1. February 1, Monday, 1PM. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP. Agenda.
2. February 1, Monday 5:30PM. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING. Agenda.
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  REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS:  Link.
  There are nine (9) registered sex offenders (7 Marco-2 by Fiddlers Cr)
FUNNY STUFF!!
Chimp   FUNNY STUFF: 1. ) My wild oats have turned to shredded wheat!   2.) Help stamp out, eliminate and abolish redundancy! 3.) There are two rules for success: 1.) Don't tell all you know. 
BILL'S STUFF!!
QUOTE OF WEEK:  "The ultimate authority ... resides in the people alone. ... [T]he advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation ... forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition, more insurmountable than any..." -James Madison

ALSO: Pres Ronald Reagan on Loss of the Challenger.The future doesn't belong to the faint hearted but to the brave.  Entire Speech: Link.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:   "My theory on housework is, if the item doesn't multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?" -- Erma Bombeck 

FUNNY VIDEO:  Panda's first play in snow.   Link.
FLY YOUR FLAG EVERY DAY!!
Flag
           FLY YOUR FLAG EVERY DAY!!
Buy American made Flags. Dave Gardner, local VFW, and he delivers on Marco.  Email Dave@v[email protected]

HONOR OUR HEROES--NEVER FORGET!!

                               GOD BLESS OUR GREAT COUNTRY!!!

Flag "We live in the land of the free because of the brave!"  Powmia

              Pray for our military and their families!!

                 ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL!

33RD MARCO ISLAND PRAYER BREAKFAST!!

Speaker: Jennifer A Marshall, The Heritage Foundation. Buy tickets now!
Saturday, March 5, 9AM. Marriott's Marco Beach Resort. Website: Link.
 Click here. and\or call Laura  (239) 394-2548.
 MARCO MOVIES
Marco Movies
 
NOW PLAYING
:  
NEW: 
THE FINEST HOURS 
also playing 

 DIRTY GRANPA, 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLIDIERS OF BENGAZI and THE REVENANT. 
Show  
times: Link. Tickets: Link
  
FOOD, BEER, WINE, POPCORN, STEAKS AND LOTS MORE!!!!!  
ALERT  MATINEES- ARE BACK--CK THE SCHEDULE!!
 THUNDER STORMS, COLD, RAIN ----COME EARLY-BEST SEATS!  
LOCAL HEADLINES!!
1. 2015 was a record year for tourism in Collier County.  Link.
2. Flotilla 95 Change of Watch.  Link.
3. Thousands turn out to draw and experience chalk art.  Link.
4. Hospital report: Flu on the rise in SWFL.  Link.
5. Souper Bowl Returns!.  Link.
6. New penalties proposed for passing school buses illegally. Link.
WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. ALERT: Zika 'spreading explosively'says CDC Chief.  Link.
2. REPEAT: Panthers, Broncos to meet in Super Bowl 50.  Link.
3. DeLoreans to go back to the future and into production.  Link.
4. RECALL:  Ford Recalls 391K Ranger Pickups Due-Air Bag Death. Link.
5. 'Barney Miller' actor Abe Vigoda dies at 94.  Link.
6. Watch last year's Super Bowl ads.  Link.   DON'T MISS!!
7. A rare white giraffe is spotted in Tanzania.  Link.
SMILE:  KEEPS THE BOSS GUESSING!!
SMILE:  KEEPS THE BOSS GUESSING!!  
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JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2016 HAPPENINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES!!
    RECURRING WEEKLY EVENTS!!
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1. January thru February 10, 2016.  "CLYDE BUTCHER'S: NATURE'S PLACES OF SPIRITUAL SANCTUARY" on exhibit at MI Historical Society.  Flyer.

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 Monday's 6-8PM starting January 11.   DIVORCE CARE helps with the pain and suffering of separation & divorce.  Everyone welcome! Join Anytime! New Life Community Church, 489 W. Elkcam Circle.   Call for more information and\or register (239) 394-3469.  Flyer.

3. Monday's, 7PM.   BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI. Winterberry Dr. Free hot-dogs & more!
  Doors open at 5:30! This is 17th year. Big Jackpots!!  
Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.

4. Wednesday's, 7:30AM-1:00PM. FARMERS MARKET, Veterans Park.
 
Every Wednesday through April. (except holidays)


5. Thursday's, 5:30PM.  BINGO sponsored by the Knights Of Columbus, San Marco Community Hall.
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TERRIFIC JANUARY EVENTS, TERRIFIC TALENT--ENJOY!!!
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6. January 29, Friday, 9:30AM.  24th ANNUAL MI WOMEN'S CLUB INTERFAITH GATHERING.  JCMI, Winterberry Dr.  Flyer.

7. January 29, Friday, sunset-6:08PM.   MOVIE IN THE PARK:  "INSIDE OUT!". 
 
Veterans Community Park.



8. January 29, Friday, 5-7:30PM. WINE & HORS d"OEUVRES PARTY  sponsored by MI Sail & Power
  Squadron. Door prize, silent auction, raffle prizes, 50/50 & more. San Marco Catholic Parish Hall. Flyer.

9. January 29, Friday, 8PM.  NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE with Neil Zirconia.  Rose History Auditorium, 180 S. Heathwood Dr..  Flyer.  Informational Flyer for the monthly program.  Link.

10. January 30, Saturday, 10AM-4PM.  2016 MIPD COMMUNITY POLICING DAY.  Demonstrations,
  Police Fire & EMS Vehicles, Food & Fun, Informational Booths.  51 Bald Eagle Dr.  Flyer.


11. January 30, Saturday 2-4PM.   OUTDOOR CHALK ART at the MI Center for the Arts.  Flyer.

12. January 26, Tuesday, 5:30PM.  "VETERANS AID & BENEFITS" IN THE ROUND sponsored by 
  Flag Iberia Bank. !  Also, CC Honor Flight Shares Mission.  Seating limited call (239) 593-2021.  2180 Immokalee Rd, Naples. Flyer.

13. January 30, Saturday, 6:30PM.  WINTER WONDERLAND DINNER DANCE hosted by the San Marco

 
Columbiettes at the San Marco Parish Hall, 851 San Marco Rd.  Flyer.



14. January 30, Saturday, 7PM.  SECRETS SHARED: THE EPIC STRUGGLE TO BUILD MARCO ISLAND

presented by Michael Coleman author of Marco Island: Florida's Gulf Playground.  Flyer.


15. January 31, Sunday at NOON.  ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION GOLF  

TOURNAMENT. Open to the public and benefits local charities. For information\ sign up call the Pro Shop at 394-3151. 




16. January 31, Sunday, Noon- 4PM.   DILLMAN'S MID-WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL at the MI Center for the Arts.  Flyer.
FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!
  RECURRING WEEKLY EVENTS!!
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1. January thru February 10, 2016.  "CLYDE BUTCHER'S: NATURE'S PLACES OF SPIRITUAL SANCTUARY" on exhibit at MI Historical Society.  Flyer.

2. Monday's 6-8PM.   DIVORCE CARE helps with the pain and suffering of separation & divorce.  Everyone welcome! Join Anytime! New Life Community Church, 489 W. Elkcam Circle.   Call for more information and\or register (239) 394-3469.  Flyer.

3. Monday's, 7PM.   BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI. Winterberry Dr. Free hot-dogs & more!
   Doors open at 5:30! This is 17th year. Big Jackpots!!  
       Coupon for 3 FREE BonanzasLink.

4. Wednesday's, 7:30AM-1:00PMFARMERS MARKET, Veterans Park.

  
Every Wednesday through April. (except holidays)


5. Thursday's, 5:30PM.  BINGO sponsored by the Knights Of Columbus, San Marco Community Hall.



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6. February 1, Monday, 5-7PM.  HAPPY HOUR FOR HOPE, Meals of Hope hosted by CJ's on the Bay.  Happy hour drink prices & appetizers. Entertainment: Rosetta Stone.  Flyer.

7. February 2, Tuesday, 7PM.  "A WALK THROUGH TIME: FLORIDA'S HISTORY REENACTED", Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer.

8. February 2,  Tuesday, 10AM.  "SPINNING PLATES" presented by the MI Center for the Arts--at the world famous Marco Movies, FREE, donations rappreciated.   Flyer.

9. February 3, Wednesday, 5:30PM.   CAXAMBAS REPUBLICAN CLUB "MOCK DEBATE" United Church
rep elephant  
of Marco Island,  320 N Barfield. Everyone invited!   Flyer.

10. February 3, Wednesday, 6-8PM.  "CULTURAL CARNIVAL" celebrating Culture On Marco Island & Goodland.  FUN & Merriment & FREE.  Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer.

11. February 3, Wednesday, 7:00PM.  DINO VALLE, BARITONE performing CLASSIC ITALIAN SONGS 
 
at Mackle Park, 1361 Andulusa Ct..  FREE. Reservations requested.   Flyer.

12. February 4,  Thursday, 1PM.  CLARE BOOTH LUCE portrayed by Bonnie Bozzo..  Rose History Auditorium, 180 S. Heathwood Dr. Open to the Public.   Flyer.

13. February 5, Friday, 4:30-7PM.  FISH FRY"s ARE BACK sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
 
 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  Flyer.


14. February 5, Friday, 5-7PM.  LOCAL COLOR ART GALLERY at the Shops of Old Marco. 10 Artists -Love Art, See Art, Buy Art.  Flyer.

15. February 6, Saturday., 11AM-1PM  SOUPER BOWL  Rose History Auditorium, 180 S. Heathwood Dr. Open to the Public.   Flyer.

16. February 6,  Saturday 8PM.  TRIBUTE TO ROD STEWART by George Orr & The Hot Rod Band.  Rose History Auditorium, 180 S. Heathwood Dr. Open to the Public.   Flyer.

17. February 8, Monday, 2PM & 7PM.  MR PRESIDENT presented by the MI Historical Re-enactors, Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer

18. February 10, Wednesday,, 5:30PM.  HONORABLE KARNA SMALL BODMAN In The Round Series by Iberia Bank, Bald Eagle Dr.  Flyer.

19. February 11, Thursday, 8:15 AM.  MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT hosted by JCMI.  Everyone Invited.
  


20. February 12, Friday, 8PM.   THOSE WERE THE DAYS with William Florian, former New Christies Minstrels.  Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer.

21. February 13, Saturday, 7:30PM.  THE NAPLES PHILHARMONIC BRASS QUINTET sponsored by Saul I. Stern Curtural Series.  Flyer.

22. February 14, Sunday, 9AM-3PM.  MARCO ISLAND CAR SHOW sponsored by the Kiwanis Club
 DON'T MISS!!!
  Marco Healthcare Parking lot.  Everyone Invited.  No fee to enter your car, $5 participant fee. Help Kiwanis Help Kids! 

23. February 16, Tuesday, 4:30-7PM.  SPAGHETTI DINNER sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.  San


Marco Catholic Parish Hall.  Everyone invited!  Flyer.


24. February 16,  Tuesday.  WET PAINT LIVE: ARTIST RECEPTION & LIVE AUCTION.  Rose History Auditorium, 180 S. Heathwood Dr. Open to the Public.   Flyer.

25. February 18, Thursday, 8AM.  ST MARK'S ANNUAL FLEA MARKET.  St Marks Episcopal Church N.

Collier Blvd.


26. February 18, Thursday, 11:30AM.  "ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE" the BARGAIN BASKET FASHION SHOW at the United Church of Marco Disseler Hall.  Flyer.

27.  February 18,  Thursday, 2-3:30PM.  "IN THE GARDENS OF CLAUDE MONET'S GIVERNY" presented by MI Center for the Arts Renaissance Academy" .  Flyer.

28. February 20, 9AM-NOON.  DISCOVER TIGERTAIL 
sponsored by Friends of Tigertail.  FREE.  Flyer


29. February 21, Sunday, 2PM.  "APPLES FROM THE DESERT", Jewish Film Festival-15 smashing years!   Reeception following the movie.  991 Winterberry Dr.   Flyer.

30. February 21,  Sunday, 6PM.  8th ANNUAL SPIRIT OF MI AWARDS DINNER & SILENT AUCTION , sponsored by Noontime Rotary at Bistro Soleil=Old Marco Inn. Everyone Invited.    Flyer.

31. February 23,  Tuesday, 11:30.  8th ANNUAL FASHION SHOW & LUNCH at Bistro Soleil-Old Marco
 
Inn. Everyone Invited.   Proceeds fo to American Cancer Society.  Flyer.


32. February 24, Wednesday, 10AM.  THE GREAT DEBATERS movie, presented by MI Foundation for the Arts, Winter Film Series. Movies are shown at the World Famous Marco Movies!  Flyer.

33. February 27, Saturday, 8AM-11AM.   22ND ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored by MI Lions
Pancake  

Club.  United Church of MI, 330 Barfield Dr.   Flyer.

34. February 27, Saturday, 8AM-NOON.   TREASURES IN THE TRUNK.  San Marco Catholic Church
 
Parking Lot.  Flyer.


35. February 27, Saturday, 6:30PM.  
ANNUAL SHAMROCK DINNER & DANCE sponsored by Sons &
 Daughters of Erin featuring Mary Jo & Moose O'Regan.  Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner & $10,000, "Pot of Gold" Raffle. Everyone Invited. San Marco Parish Hall.  Questions\tickets call Ms Kathleen at 404-6733.  Flyer.
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